Deal has largely been successful in luring new business to the state, but what he really wants is to lure Amazon’s East Coast headquarters and the projected $5 billion investment and 50,000 high-paying jobs that come with it.

Georgia’s official bid is a literal state secret, though most believe it includes business and tax incentives, something that might need legislative approval.

Because the state may not find out until summer if it’s on the short list for HQ 2, Deal announced he will call a special legislative session after that announcement and after state officials speak with Amazon.